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Software Engineer Interview Experience - Germany

November 27, 2021
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Process

Overview:

Initial interaction with HR with a brief overview of the process involved:

  1. Logical reasoning test: Logic test of images (4 images) and predicting which image comes next (what is the fifth image) (multiple choice).
  2. Take-home coding assignment.
  3. System design interview.
  4. Coding challenge/pair programming interview (Algorithm).
  5. Culture fit/behavioral interview.

Questions

The interview flow was as follows:

  1. Two different tests: a. Logic test of images (4 images) and predicting the next image (multiple choice). b. Javascript coding test comprised of three questions (plenty of time as it is a take-home test).

  2. Two interviews in the second round: a. Tech skills interview: Live coding algorithmic exercise of a problem in Javascript (45 min). b. Attitude interview (30 mins).

  3. Final interview comprising three rounds: a. 15-minute logic test (same test as stage 1(a), where you have to guess which image pattern comes next after seeing a series of patterns as multiple-choice questions). b. 30-minute discussion with the "Senior Engineering Manager". c. 90-minute architecture interview, involving building a system prototype. The flow of the interview depends highly on clarifications/inputs from the interviewer.

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Interview Statistics

The following metrics were computed from 35 interview experiences for the Klarna Software Engineer role in Germany.

Success Rate

31%
Pass Rate

Klarna's interview process for their Software Engineer roles in Germany is fairly selective, failing a large portion of engineers who go through it.

Experience Rating

Positive40%
Neutral17%
Negative43%

Candidates reported having mixed feelings for Klarna's Software Engineer interview process in Germany.

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